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{{Infobox university<br />
|name = Government Degree College Kupwara<br />
|established = 1988|city = Kupwara<br />
|campus = Rural<br />
|state = Jammu and Kashmir<br />
|affiliations = [[University of Kashmir]]<br />
|country = <br />
|principal = <br />
|language = English,Urdu and Kashmiri<br />
|sports = Cricket, Volleyball, Football, Badminton}}<br />
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The '''Government Degree College Kupwara''' (Urdu;{{nq|گورنمنٹ ڈگری کالج کُپواڑہ}}) is a Govt. run co-educational college located in the [[Kupwara district]] in the Indian union territory of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. It is recognized by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission.]]<br />
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== History ==<br />
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The college was established in 1988 by [[Government of Jammu and Kashmir|Jammu and Kashmir]]'s department of higher education with the aim of opening learning opportunities for the students of Kupwara. The college is affiliated with the [[University of Kashmir]] and is recognized by [[University Grants Commission Act, 1956|UGC]] under 2(F) and 12(B) of UGC Act, 1956.<br />
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The college started as a makeshift arrangement at Government Higher Secondary School Kupwara and quickly established a temporary campus on the river side of the school. In 2000, the college moved to its present campus, located about 1.5&nbsp;km from Kupwara town in [[Bohipora]].<br />
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== Evaluation ==<br />
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It has been awarded grade "B++" by [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Brief Profile {{!}} Govt Degree College Kupwara|url = http://www.gdckupwara.com/about/brief-profile/|website = www.gdckupwara.com|accessdate = 2015-10-25}}</ref> but lacks infrastructure, management.<br />
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== Location ==<br />
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The college is located about 97 &nbsp;km from [[Srinagar]]. It is about 1.5&nbsp;km from [[Kupwara]] town center in [[Bohipora]] on Kupwara-Gushi road.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Govt. Degree College Kupwara, Kashmir Kupwara - Jammu And Kashmir|url = http://www.icbse.com/colleges/govt-degree-college-kupwara-kashmir/15027/2|website = iCBSE|publisher = |accessdate = 2015-10-25}}</ref><br />
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==Courses ==<br />
The college offers bachelor's degrees in various subjects like Arts, Science, Commerce and Computer Science; in addition, there are several add-on courses available.<br />
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=== Bachelors degrees ===<br />
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* Bachelor of Arts (BA)<br />
* Bachelor of Science (Medical)<br />
* Bachelor of Science (Non Medical)<br />
* Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)<br />
* Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)<ref>{{Cite web|title = Govt Degree College Kupwara|url = http://www.minglebox.com/college/Govt-Degree-College-Kupwara|website = Minglebox|accessdate = 2015-10-25}}</ref><br />
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=== Other courses ===<br />
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* Computer Applications<br />
* Data Care Management<br />
* Lab Techniques<br />
* Sericulture Management<br />
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== Recognition ==<br />
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The college was the first among valley colleges to get a NAAC accreditation grade of a B+ in 2004.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Introduction {{!}} Govt Degree College Kupwara|url = http://www.gdckupwara.com/about/introduction/|website = www.gdckupwara.com|accessdate = 2015-10-25}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:Degree colleges in Kashmir Division]]<br />
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Jammu and Kashmir]]<br />
[[Category:University of Kashmir]]<br />
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1988]]<br />
[[Category:1988 establishments in Jammu and Kashmir]]</div>>Toddy1